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Friday, October 29, 2010

I used to only know how to make zucchini recipes. I used to grow zucchini, and I've literally "zucchini-ized" every dish under the sun.

This fall, we've been out to this wonderful little farmer's market in Brighton twice. I just LOVE the place! I've bought butternut, spaghetti, and acorn squash this year (yes, and a few zucchini). Last night, I cut open the acorn squash and tried this recipe. We LOVED it. (Watch out Martha)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 425°. 2. Halve the acorn squash crosswise. Scoop out seeds; discard. Slice a small piece off bottom of each squash half just enough to level.3. Set squash halves, scooped sides down, on prepared sheet. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn squash; prick insides all over with a fork. Divide 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar among halves; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Continue to bake until flesh is easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

What a beautiful fall we are having! Getting to experience all four of mother nature's seasons is just one of the reasons I love living in Colorful Colorado!

We took advantage of the gorgeous fall weather to play some golf. We walked 9 holes on Saturday (we played with our good friends, the Kisters) and another 9 on Sunday. Saturday's score was pretty good for me (I guess it pays to take a break from the game). Sunday's score is another story!

Along with the good exercise benefits, the beautiful green golf course against the blue sky with the scattered golds, oranges, and browns was definitley a treat for the soul.

Monday, October 18, 2010

I've finally finished unpacking. Everything is put away and in its place. I can once again walk through my scrapbook room and enjoy my creative space. Part I of the Paris album is complete.

Although this isn't my record for finished layouts at a scrapbook retreat (which stands at 54), I do think that this retreat was a success as I was able to finish 43 layouts for my Paris/50th Birthday album.

This is my new tradition. I photograph all of my completed layouts for the weekend. It makes me feel productive. It makes me feel happy.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Thought I would share this photo. I found it to be quite comical. I don't know if it's Bill's bad photography skills or the fact that I look really unorganized. Truth is, I was quite organized. I just needed a whole lot of room to get my power layouts ready for retreat. I had already used every square inch of space and just had to move to the floor. That's all.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

I like it even more now that I am four years past my diagnosis. I like that I am #4392 in a sea of 50,000+ racers and walkers for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Denver on a wonderfully crisp, beautiful fall morning with my very small family beside me.

I can't tell you how emotional this day is for me. The emotion sits just on the brink the entire way and threatens to bubble over several times during the walk. It really gets to me as we arrive in the Survivor area. I personally thank each of my "team mates" with my wavering voice. This is personal.

Judy

About Me

By day, I am a part-time Administrative Assistant and by night I am an avid scrapbooker, photographer, card maker; in general, a paper crafts aficionado.
My most favorite thing to do is travel, Travel, TRAVEL! I don't care if it is a long, overseas vacation or a 90-minute drive from home.
I am fortunate to be celebrating the 22nd year of a great love affair. Bill gives me a great deal of my material and is always a willing subject. I have two grown children and two quasi-stepchildren. In June, 2013...I...became...a GRANDMA! Oh boy, did life change.
I was bitten by the scrapbook bug about 15 years ago when I finally succumbed to the notion that we could indeed cut our photos. Since then I have managed to start a small scrapbook business, host crop nights in my home, and when we became empty-nesters, took over an entire bedroom all for me and my hobby (er, obsession). It's like having my own play room all over again.
It's a good life, indeed.